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| Code | AR159 |
| Name | Near Eastern Mythology |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. ELİF GENÇ |
Course Goal
The aim of this course is to understand the development of the belief system of ancient societies and its interaction between cultures.
Course Content
Examines myths as the world's oldest examples of written literature
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology; Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology.
Notes
-Heidel, A.2000, Enüma Eliş, Babil Yaratılış Destanı (çeviren İsmet Birkan) Aytaç Yayınevi, Ankara. -Jackson,D.P., 2005, Gılgamış Destanı (çeviren Ahmet Antmen) Arkadaş Yayınevi, Ankara. -Black,J.-Green,A.2003, Mezopotamya Mitolojisi Sözlüğü, Tanrılar, İfritler, Semboller, Aram Yayıncılık, İstanbul. -Erhat,A. 1993, Mitoloji Sözlüğü, Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. -Saltuk,S. 1993, Arkeoloji Sözlüğü, İnkılap Yayınevi, İstanbul. -Ceram, C.W. 1994, Tanrıların Vatanı Anadolu, (çeviren Esat Mermi Erendar), Remzi Kitapevi, İstanbul. -Sevin,V. 1994, Anadolu Arkeolojisinin ABC’si, Simavi Yayınları, İstanbul.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recall how religious beliefs emerged in primitive societies |
| LO02 | Understands why myths of cultures that lived in the ancient Near East were written. |
| LO03 | Categorize myth types. |
| LO04 | Comprehend the place and importance of mythos in the life of society. |
| LO05 | Reveals how beliefs influence each other |
| LO06 | Investigates how mythical events pass from one culture to another |
| LO07 | Discuss how natural phenomena were interpreted by past societies |
| LO08 | Summarizes the relationship between natural phenomena and celestial gods |
| LO09 | Evaluates the effects between mythological subjects and works of art |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the scientific results and problems of archaeology with advanced knowledge of scientific and application areas of archaeology. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of scientific research methods and principles by accessing current course materials, practical course tools and materials of archaeology. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knows the research methods and techniques applied in the field studies of archaeology. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Reaches the level of professional competence to conduct scientific investigations and researches. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To have knowledge about the application areas of archaeology and to interpret and apply the knowledge gained. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To have scientific thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. To be able to use these skills in appropriate methods and techniques within the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity on the basis of universal and national needs. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Uses the social and practical knowledge acquired in the professional field in the best way. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts theoretical and applied archaeological research. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Plans methods and techniques related to interdisciplinary team work, develops application skills and uses these gains for community service. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to take responsibility individually and as a team member in solving problems related to the field. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains personal development by planning the work and scientific activities of himself/herself and team members. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Improves himself/herself by evaluating his/her achievements related to his/her field. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have the awareness of lifelong learning and research. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Manages the learning needs and processes of the employees he/she is responsible for. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Effectively share their knowledge and skills in the field with experts and non-experts and institutions. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use information and communication technologies effectively and share solution proposals related to the field with individuals and institutions. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses documentation materials (plaster-latex copy mold materials, cameras, technical drawing and measurement materials, Gps space-based satellite navigation, level, theodolite, etc. devices), communication skills, information and information technologies at a professional level in individual and team work. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Students will be able to express their thoughts and feelings effectively both orally and in writing (European Language Portfolio B1 General Level). | 4 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In addition to professional development, it continuously improves itself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic, cultural and sports fields for its individual development. | 5 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Researches, interprets, solves problems related to the field, shares and publishes them with relevant institutions by considering ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Oldest Written Literature; Mythos; | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, p.23-60.; Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology p.83-114; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology p.13-19. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Sumerian Gods and Goddess | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.61-66;Bottero-Kramer 2006, Mesopotamian Mythology p.115; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.20-22. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Sumerian Myths: the Creation Myths | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.66-106.; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.23-37. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Regulation of the universe: Enki and Ninhursag, Enki and Sumer Myth. | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.106-141.; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.40-43. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Dumuzi and Innana, the Gılgamesh Epic | Kramer,2001, Sumerian Mythology, pp.153-181; Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, pp.44-46. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Babylonian Creation Myths: Enuma Elish, the Flood Myth | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.47-59; Heidel, 2000, Enüma Eliş, Babylonian Epic of Creation. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | The Gılgamesh Epic, the myth of Etana, the myth of Adapa, the myth of Zu | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.60-77; | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Anatolian Myths: Hattian and Hittite Gods and Goddess | Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, p.131; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Myths of Hatti origin: The myth of Illuyanka, the myth of Telepinu, | Hooke,2002, Middle Eastern Mythology, p.135-140; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Myths of Hurri origin: The myth of Kumarbi, The myth of Ullikummi | Hooke,2002, Mythology of the Middle East, p.133-137; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Myths of Mesopotamia origin: Gılgamış | Hooke,2002, Mythology of the Middle East, p.133-137; Karauğuz,G.; 2001, Hittite Mythology, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Phrygian Myths | Roller,L.E.;2007, Phrygian Religion and Cult Practices p.141-148. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Ugarit Myths, Canaan Myths | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East, pp.111-130,141-219. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General Evaluation | Hooke, 2002, Mythology of the Middle East | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Final Exams | General Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | General Repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||